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Last week, when I spoke with 49ers running back Xavier Omon for this story, he told me he never knew his biological father growing up.

Then, he said something interesting. He explained that he knew something about his dad he couldn’t tell me, but I’d find out the secret soon enough.

As it turns out, I found out today. And so did anyone else who read this terrific story by ESPN’s Elizabeth Merrill, who reveals that Omon discovered in December that Chargers defensive tackle Ogemdi Nwagbuo is his half-brother.

Omon and Nwagbuo’s father, Chris Nwagbuo, who died in 2004, abandoned both families.

Omon’s mom found out about the connection while communicating with an old friend on Facebook, and for the past nine months Xavier Omon and Nwagbuo have been in touch via text, Skype and phone conversations.

They will meet face-to-face for the first time Thursday when the 49ers, who are flying in the day of the game, play the Chargers in San Diego.

Nwagbuo anticipates greeting his half-brother with a hug during pregame warm-ups.

Said Omon, “I’m a little bit nervous and anxious all in one. I guess I shouldn’t say nervous … I guess I should say excited. It’s just weird because I don’t know how to approach the situation properly.

“If we were just out in the street and meeting in a restaurant, it might be different. We’re about to play each other. He could be the guy tackling me.”